1829 Susquehanna Democrat

THE SUSQUEHANNA DEMOCRAT 1829 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Sharp D. LEWIS Terms Of The Democrat. Two Dollars per annum, half yearly in advance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, if not paid within the year, exclusive of Postage. Interest charged on payments as they become due. Such kinds of Country Produce as…

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1828 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat 1828 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Sharp D. LEWIS Terms Of The Democrat. Two Dollars per annum, half yearly in advance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, if not paid within the year, exclusive of Postage. Interest charged on payments as they become due. Such kinds of Country Produce as…

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1827 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat 1827 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Sharp D. LEWIS Also on this page: THE BRADFORD SETTLER Published by James P. BULL, Meansville, Pa., on Thursday Note – Issues of this paper appear on the microfilm among issues of the Susquehanna Democrat. Only a few items have been abstracted from these…

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1826 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat 1826 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Sharp D. LEWIS 6 January 1826 Married – In this township, on Tuesday evening last, by Rev. George LANE, Robert MINER to Miss Eliza, daughter of Stephen ABBOT, Married – At Eaton, on the 14th ult. by Miles AVERY, Esq., Capt. Laton ROBERTS, to…

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1825 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat 1825 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By MAFFET & LEWIS 7 January 1825 Steam Boat Navigation on the Susquehanna River. New Post Office has been recently established in the Township of Rush, Susquehanna County, named Rushville. Daniel ROSS, Esq., is appointed Post-master. The Commissioners have appointed John P. BABB, Treasurer of…

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1824 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat 1824 Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Samuel MAFFET, West Corner of the Public-Square The original newspapers from June 25 – Dec. 31 could not be located to check for missing words. 2 January 1824 Legislature of Pennsylvania – House of Representatives: An act granting compensation to Margaret FOLTZ, for a…

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1823 Susquehanna Democrat

The Susquehanna Democrat (1823) Published on Friday Morning, Wilkesbarre, PA By Samuel MAFFET, West Corner of the Public-Square 3 January 1823 Moses LEVY, Esq. has been appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania, to be President Judge of the District Court of Philadelphia, in the place of Jared INGERSOLL, Esq., dec’d. Died – In this town,…

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WCHS in December

WCHS Gift Store

Visit the Wyoming County Historical Society this month! This historical society in Tunkhannock will be open on the following days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Wednesday, December 6 Wednesday, December 13 Saturday, December 16 Wednesday, December 20 THESE GREAT GIFTS ARE AVAILABLE 1869 Wyoming County Map 62” X 40” On Satin $225 (Pre-Order With…

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WCHS Open House, May 21, 2017

Our annual Open House will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017. We’re commemorating a very special 100-year anniversary this year, and we hope you can join us for the special exhibits.

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Used Book and CD Sale

Handybook for Genealogists

The following books and CDs are on the sale table at the Wyoming County Historical Society. Please come by and purchase them during normal hours. Books Each book is priced separately and will be marked. 33. Handy Book for Genealogists by Everton; Blue hardbound  8.5” x 11” (1971)  297pp 34. The Wrath of Agnes (June 1972)…

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